October 9th, 2020
Who can be a De Facto Parent?
The issue of “who should have custody of children” following a separation, divorce, or breakup can be multilayered and complex in even the most straightforward of cases. What happens when a third party (anyone who…
May 22nd, 2020
Business Valuations in COVID-19 World
In a matter of months, COVID-19 has had lasting effects on the economy and businesses requiring business valuators to consider its impact. On January 20, 2020, China recorded the first confirmed case of COVID-19. By…
May 20th, 2020
The Impact of COVID-19 on Family Support Orders
COVID-19 is having a significant impact on many facets of daily life, but for some people, the most profound impact is on their financial circumstances. When parents separate or spouses divorce, one party may be…
April 29th, 2020
From Eligibility to Child Support: Stimulus Check FAQ
The 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) includes a provision allowing some Americans to receive funds directly from the government to help cushion the economic damage inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
April 22nd, 2020
“Spousal Distancing”- COVID-19 & Divorce
As we watch other countries begin the long recovery process from the COVID-19 crisis, we can anticipate global similarities in the tangential problems within the family caused by the pandemic. Some hoped that the lock…
April 7th, 2020
Should I Stay or Should I Go in 2020
The lyrics to this popular 1980’s song by The Clash take on new meaning when thinking about Custody Orders and Parenting Agreements during this period of fear and uncertainty. This is an unprecedented time for…
February 3rd, 2020
Do Fathers Have an Equal Opportunity to Get Custody of Their Children?
What role, if any, does a parent’s gender have in custody cases? This analysis is not applicable to same-sex couples’ custody disputes. However, when a child’s parents are of different genders, there is a common…
November 6th, 2019
Stein Sperling Included in 2020 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
Stein Sperling has been ranked in the 2020 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list nationally in three areas and regionally in eight areas. Firms included in the 2020 “Best Law Firms” list…
October 21st, 2019
Divorce: Keeping Children In The Family Home
When parents decide to separate or divorce, the income that supported one household won’t support two. Families must prioritize. One of the first large expenses to evaluate is the family home. Should it be sold…
September 25th, 2019
Jointly Titled Accounts are Not Necessarily Jointly Owned Accounts
If your name is on a joint account, can you be charged with the theft of funds from that account? The surprising answer may come from a case recently decided by the Court of Appeals…
